US Bridges

Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 9N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4000000000020

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGunter Road
CrossesTuscolameta Branch
LocationSec 26 T 9N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 94
Coordinates32.59856, -89.44921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gunter Road over Tuscolameta Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.